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February 15, 2005
HIT ME!
This is a blog for my independent study for Spring 2005, to finish the Hit Me! game I started 2 semesters ago in my Physical Computing Major Studio class with Marko Tandefelt. The following are some goals I would like to reach by the end of the semester. Nick Fortugno will be advising!
Following are goals:
1. UPDATE SOFTWARE.
Currently the prototype uses an old version of Director as well asoutdated Xtras that were only demos. Ultimately I would like to have it become a stand-alone application that can be easily set up when used. I would also like to consider the use of the web, more specifically, the posting of the snapshots onto the web automatically using Php.
2. TWEAK HARDWARE.
There are some time-related issues in the switching of the video channels that I think can be fixed once the video mixer chip is updated, and the coding/scirpting issues are ironed out. Otherwise, I believe the set-up is already quite effective.
3. 2 or MORE PLAYERS.
I would like to consider the possibility of adding more players to the game. There is currently a wireless camera system being sold for 4 cameras, therefore technically I can now add 2 more players. However, I am not sure this would be such a good thing for the game itself.
4. USER TESING.
I have not done any user testing on this game. I would like to learn how to legitimately test users/spectators experience and the effectiveness of the game. Then make necessary changes to improve the game. Essentially, I would like to go through the final stages of the game design process.
5. PRESENTATION.
I would like to ultimately organize an event at the school or in a more public location -- something like a tournament -- where the game can be used.
Posted by kaho at February 15, 2005 12:48 PM